Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Locums Obstetrics & Gynecology Call Only Palmer, AK Why This Role

• Expedited emergency credentialing with approximately 5-day turnaround
• Ongoing inpatient OB/GYN coverage need
• Full-scope obstetrics and gynecology practice
• Alaska-licensed providers only
Assignment Details
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Setting: Inpatient
• Start Date: July 2026
• Ongoing Coverage
• Call Type: 24-Hour Beeper Call
• Response Time: 30 minutes
• Average Patients Seen: 5 per shift
• Average Admissions: 2 per shift
• Average Phone Consults: 5 per shift
• EMR: Cerner/Athena
Requirements
• Board Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN
• Active Alaska License
• BLS
• PALS
• DEA
• Ability to complete emergency credentialing
• Full-scope OB/GYN experience
Clinical Details
• Inpatient OB/GYN call coverage
• Low-risk and high-risk obstetrics
• Vaginal deliveries
• C-sections
• Breech deliveries
• Multiple gestations
• VBAC management
• Fetal monitoring interpretation
• OB ultrasound interpretation
• Amniocentesis
• Repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations
• Office and minor gynecologic procedures
• Open and laparoscopic gynecologic surgery
• Trauma Level III facility
• Average callback rate: 40%
Community Details
• Palmer, Alaska
• Located in the Mat-Su Valley approximately 40 miles north of Anchorage
• Surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and year-round outdoor recreation
• Popular destination for hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and winter sports
• Easy access to Anchorage via the Glenn Highway